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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.50, 22,795.88 and 5,838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.50, 22,795.88 and 5,838.24 is: 8,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.50 : 22,795.88 = 5,838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.50/22,795.88 = 5,838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.50x = 22,795.88 × 5,838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.50x = 133,087,789.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,087,789.26/15,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.25

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